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Mary Kale Cox
BELMONT — Mary Kale Cox, 84, formerly of Belmont, died Aug. 23, 1999, in Gastonia.She was a native of Belmont, daughter of the late Carlyle W. and Dora Stowe Kale, wife of the late Leland Hall Cox Jr., sister of four late sisters, homemaker, member of First United Methodist Church of Belmont, Sunday school teacher, avid bridge player.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Shannon C. Wilder, Rock Hill, S.C.; sister, Clara K. Bullard, Gastonia; grandchildren, Allison Palmer, Augusta, Ga., Drew Palmer, Charleston, S.C.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Thursday, Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, Rev. Bob Little
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, First United Methodist Church, 807 South Point Road, Belmont
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053 or First United Methodist Church, 807 South Point Road, Belmont 28012
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
Rev. Isaac D. Phillips
LINCOLNTON — Rev. Isaac David Phillips, 82, White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain, formerly of Lincolnton, died Aug. 24, 1999.He was a native of Alabama, son of the late George and Iona Barker Phillips, brother of the late Jerry, Robert, Dewey and Sybil Phillips, retired Southern Baptist minister who served churches in Gaston, Catawba and Lincoln counties.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Virginia Phillips, White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain; sons and spouses, David M. and Betsy Phillips, Blacksburg, S.C., Michael J. Phillips and Roger Russell, Charlotte, Stephen A. and Donnice Phillips, Lincolnton, Timothy H. and Patricia Phillips, Cherryville; brothers, John Phillips, Cramerton, Olin Phillips, Seattle; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Southside Baptist Church, Revs. James Cool, Nathan May, Steven Curtis; body will lie in state 1˝ hours prior to service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
Jacqueline Rayburn Liverett
CLOVER, S.C. — Jacqueline Joyce Rayburn Liverett, 60, 1763 N. Hwy. 321, died Aug. 23, 1999, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, S.C. She was a native of Farmer, Ill., and daughter of the late Jess Oliver and Annabell Rayburn.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Gene Thomas Liverett; stepdaughter, Doris Clendening, Clover; sons and daughters-in-law, Jess and Gretchen Rayburn, Bowling Green, S.C., Tony and Teresa Rayburn, Thomasville; brothers, Bill Rayburn, England, Bob Rayburn, Bass Lake, Ind., Wayne Rayburn, Bradley, Ill., Jim Rayburn, Pappanau, Ill.; sisters, Pat Shotwell, Pam Rayburn, Bradley, Ill., Barbara Orte, Mesa, Ariz., Frances Miller, Manteno, Ill.; grandchildren, Tabatha, Travis, Samantha, Allen
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Clover, Rev. Doyle C. Baynard
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: American Diabetes Foundation, 100 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 200, Glendale, Calif. 91203
Ronald ‘Monk’ Watts
MAIDEN — Ronald A. "Monk" Watts Sr., 90, 4830 Henley Road, died Aug. 23, 1999, at Brian Center in Hickory.He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Robert and Nancy Reel Watts, husband of the late Elenora Carpenter Watts, machinist at Cronland Warp Roll for more than 30 years.
SURVIVORS: Sons, R.A. Watts Jr., Lincolnton, Jim and Pete Watts, Maiden; daughters, Nancy Thomas, Mary Robinson, Lincolnton, Kathy Beal, Maiden; brothers, Les Bennett, Lincolnton, Horace Poole, Iron Station; sister, Mary Benett, Lincolnton; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Thursday, Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Pumpkin Center, Rev. Curtis Paul
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Catawba County, 263 Third Ave. NW, Hickory 28601
Luther H. Kiser
LINCOLNTON — Luther Henry Kiser, 77, 2174 Salem Church Road, died Aug. 23, 1999.He was the son of the late Luther and Rhoda Jane Rash Kiser, worked for Cronland Building Supply prior to his retirement, World War II Army veteran, at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese bombing, participated in the invasion of Guadalcanal in the northern Solomon Islands and the liberation of the Phillipines as a member of the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division, awarded two purple hearts, four bronze stars and a good conduct medal.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Thomas A. Kiser, Lincolnton, Luther "Butch" Kiser Jr., Alexis, W. Lee Kiser, Morganton; daughters, Sue Bowen, Sandra Bridges, Judy Kiser, Lincolnton; brother, R.E. "Bill" Kiser, Lander’s Chapel; sister, Blanche Kinley, Dallas; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Lander’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Revs. Duane Flynn, Howard and Steve Kiser; body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to service
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: DAV service after the funeral in Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28093 or Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, P.O. Box 2383, Chapel Hill 27514
Rachel Crouch Mayes
STATESVILLE — Rachel Pauline Crouch Mayes, 81, 2108 Beauty St., died Aug. 23, 1999, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.She was a native of Iredell County, daughter of the late Richard Harmon and Ella Dayvault Crouch, wife of the late Joseph Burette Mayes, mother of the late Johnny Durant Mayes, sister of the late Clyde Thomas Crouch, Ruby C. Knox and Marie C. Yates, retired from Iredell County Schools Food Service Department, charter and active member of Christ-Boulevard United Methodist Church, member of the Jolly Seniors group at church, pink lady volunteer at Iredell Memorial Hospital, member of the 64 Club.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Joseph Burette Jr. and Nancy Mayes, Gastonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Gene Haire, Joyce and Fred Bradburn, Statesville; sisters, Edith C. Steele, Willie C. Shoemaker, Statesville; grandchildren, Durant and Lee Haire, Ashley and John Bradburn, Amy Mayes; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Justice Bradburn
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Christ-Boulevard United Methodist Church, Statesville, Rev. Abe Cox; body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to service
BURIAL: Iredell Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, Statesville; other times at the home
PALLBEARERS: Nephews
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Members of the Iredell Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (Pink Ladies)
MEMORIALS: Revival of Hope Fund, c/o Christ-Boulevard United Methodist Church, 1947 E. Broad St., Statesville 28677 or Iredell Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, P.O. Box 1828, Statesville 28687
Brice Ramsey
SHARON, S.C. — Edward Brice Ramsey, 72, 4277 Ramsey Road, died Aug. 24, 1999, at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte.He was a native of York County, son of the late James Franklin and Ollie Edwards Ramsey, retired from Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Co. after 36 years, owner and operator of Ramsey Paint Co. in Sharon, World War II Army veteran, member of the Watt Blackmon VFW in Hickory Grove, S.C., member of Sharon United Methodist Church, attended Unity Baptist Church, Hickory Grove.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy Spencer Ramsey; sons, Mike Ramsey, Fountain Inn, S.C., Gene and Jimmy Ramsey, Sharon; daughter, Branda Ramsey Robbins, Hickory Grove; brother, David Ramsey, Hickory Grove; seven grandchildren
FUNERAL: 5 p.m. Thursday, Unity Baptist Church, Hickory Grove, Revs. Jimmie McCraw, John P. Smith
BURIAL: Canaan United Methodist Church Cemetery, Smyrna, S.C.
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Bratton Funeral Home, York
MEMORIALS: Hickory Grove Life Saving Squad, 6009 Wylie Ave., Hickory Grove 29717
Rita Greene Camp
SHELBY — Rita Greene Camp, 34, 1612 Woodlawn Ave., died Aug. 24, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Cleveland County, employed by Artee Industries and a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Haley Marie Greene, Shelby; Son, Bobby Brian Camp, Kings Mountain; parents, John Everette and Lucille Mauney Greene; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark Stephen and Gayla Greene, Rodney Keith and Linda Greene, Shelby; sisters, Carolyn Annette and Teresa Lynn Greene, Shelby
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Thursday, Lily Memorial Baptist Church, Dr. Ernest Arnold; body will lie in state 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 7:30-8:30 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby
Kenneth E. Smith
BELMONT — Kenneth E. Smith, 79, formerly of Belmont, where he served as public works director, died Aug. 24, 1999, in Otto.
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Lizzie McCleave Phillips
CLOVER, S.C. — Elizabeth "Lizzie" McCleave Phillips, 74, 109 Mobley St., died Aug. 23, 1999, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill.She was a native of York County, daughter of the late Luther Sr. and Hattie Meeks McCleave, faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, member of Clover Zion Church Aid Society No. 11.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 51 years, A.C. Phillips; daughters, Sara H. Davis, Gastonia, Sarah E. Phillips, the home; son, Willie G. Phillips, Clover; sisters, Mary F. and Bertha McCleave, Edna McDowell, Clover, Leola Hall, Ferndale, Mich., Irene Brown, Gastonia, Willie W. Russell, Kannapolis; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Thursday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Bowling Green, S.C., Dr. Milton Key
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, Generation Funeral Home, 103 Mobley St., Clover; other times at the home
Olivia ‘Pat’ Moore
GASTONIA — Olivia Patricia "Pat" Moore, 50, 804 N. Pryor St., died Aug. 20, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Henry J. and Rosa Lee Moore, nurse’s aide, member of Pleasant Ridge A.M.E. Zion Church.
SURVIVORS: Son, Reggie Moore, Gastonia; sister, Nancy Thompson, Princess, Miss.; granddaughter, Chelsea Shepperd, Gastonia; companion, Herbert Pratt, Gastonia, god-daughter, Audrey Mintz, Gastonia; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Thursday, Costner Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. David Williams
BURIAL: West Creek Cemetery, Mount Holly
VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, funeral home
Theda W. Underwood
IRON STATION — Theda Mavis Watson Underwood, 64, 842 Spring Lake Road, died Aug. 23, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center. She was a native of Richlands, Va., daughter of the late Howard Britton and Sarah Viola Rose Watson, mother of the late Randy Michael Bokish, sister of the late Emory Kenneth Watson, homemaker, member of First Freewill Baptist Church, Boger City.
SURVIVORS: Husband, James Delbert Underwood; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Allan and Elizabeth Underwood, Lincolnton; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Randy Dill, Clover, S.C.; grandsons, J.D. Hamm, Clover, Britton Underwood, Lincolnton; granddaughters, Kimberly Hamm, Kenzie Underwood, Lincolnton; great-grandsons, Joshua Hamm, Lincolnton, J.D. Hamm, Clover
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Alexis Baptist Church, Rev. Brian Williams
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home of Stanley
